#music

David R. Stroup

Jun 8, 20191 min read

Video Post: 赞圣 (songs in praise of Islamic saints) from China

It's been a busy few months since I was last able to update here. Events continue to develop concerning the status of Islam in China, and...

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David R. Stroup

May 10, 20165 min read

Public Space, Chinese Square Dancing (Guangchang Wu, 广场舞), and Identity in Xining

Many of the discussions regarding the political implications and outcomes of urban planning describe the ways in which urban spaces allow...

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David R. Stroup

Aug 18, 20152 min read

On Hui pop music and performing the nation.

I've written before on this blog about how China's minorities are occasionally portrayed as essentialized caricatures. Often this means...

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China at the Crossroads: